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United States Patent | 6,068,327 |
Junginger | May 30, 2000 |
An upwardly folding door for a vehicle is disclosed having a lower door section that pivots inwardly and upwardly toward an upper door section. A pair of struts are attached between the vehicle body and the upper section and a link is attached between each strut and the lower door section. In addition, a shield feature is provided between the upper and lower door sections to cover any gaps that may exist when the door is in an open condition. The door sections have frames that are preferably made from a suitable lightweight material to appreciably reduce the overall weight of the door while still providing desired structural rigidity.
Inventors: | Junginger; Michael (Renningen, DE) |
Assignee: | Peregrine Incorporated (Southfield, MN) |
Appl. No.: | 955207 |
Filed: | October 21, 1997 |
Current U.S. Class: | 296/146.13; 160/213; 296/56; 296/106; 296/146.8 |
Intern'l Class: | B60J 001/18 |
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